Y’all, buckle up. It’s homecoming week, Halloween is right around the corner, and there’s SO much happening between now and Sunday. 🎃 Thursday’s parade gets things rolling, and Saturday is a full day of fall fun with the Water Street Festival, Kroctoberfest & more!

First, let’s talk parade plans! A Heart of the Hills Heritage Center membership could make yours a whole lot easier. Their homecoming lawn party offers:

Family Plus memberships automatically include an invitation, and this inaugural year, the next five Family memberships purchased will get an invite, too!

Beyond the parade, family memberships include free admission to the center’s events all year and first dibs on summer day camp registration. This is a camp you’ll want a spot in!

And your membership helps Angela and her team bring more camps, workshops, and community events to Kerrville. If you’ve wished there were more things for your kids to do here, this is a way to help build them while getting something your family can enjoy right now. ❤️

Thursday, October 22 | 6:15 p.m. | FREE

Grab your blue and gold! This year’s “Night at the Museum” parade starts at Five Points and travels down Water Street, ending on the Earl Garrett Star with a community pep rally.

Want parade plans with a few parent perks? Heart of the Hills Heritage Center’s homecoming lawn party includes bleacher seating, food and drinks, room for the kids to play, and bathroom access. See the top section of this newsletter for more details.

Friday, October 23 | 5:30–8 p.m. | Riverside Church of Christ, 625 Harper Road | FREE

Skipping the homecoming game? Put on the kids’ costumes and head to Riverside’s Halloween party for crafts, games, treats, and a kid-friendly Halloween movie. Dinner is provided, too!

→ Please RSVP at this link so they can plan for dinner!

Water Street Festival
Saturday, October 24 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Downtown Kerrville | Free admission

Live music, art, local vendors, food, and a Kid Zone with face painting, balloon twisters, games, and crafts! KFG will be there with a fall photo op alongside Kerr Kids & 60 other vendors, so come say hi! Heart of the Hills Heritage Center down the street will also be open free with antique cars, exhibits, and activities starting at 10 a.m.

Free parking is available in the downtown parking garage and on surrounding streets.

Pumpkin Run & Kroctoberfest
Saturday, October 24 | Run at 8 a.m.; festival begins at 9 a.m.
Kroc Center | 201 Holdsworth Drive, Kerrville

Start with the Pumpkin Run’s 5K or 1-mile fun run, or come for the festival! Expect hayrides, a pumpkin patch, a bounce house, face painting, crafts, music, and food vendors.

Pumpkin Run details & registration

You’ll also find Kerr Kids open play, McCoy’s craft day, The Ridge Fall Festival, and Hunt School’s Fall Carnival on the KFG calendar.

→Browse the full Kerrville Family Guide calendar & details on events here. 👇

Looking for more weekend adventures? There’s a whole roundup of fantastic pumpkin patches in the Fall Guide. Newsletter subscribers can purchase for $5 with code SUBSCRIBE at checkout! 🍂

Texas Hill Country Family Guide sends a no fluff Wednesday roundup of upcoming regional Hill Country events so you can scan, decide & go. Subscribe here 👇

Have a curious kid who loves exploring how the world works? Riverside Nature Center’s Riverside Rangers gives kids ages 8–12 a chance to explore nature through science and art. This month, they’ll dig into archaeology with the Hill Country Archaeological Association!

Saturday, October 24 | 10 a.m.–noon
Riverside Nature Center | 150 Francisco Lemos Street
$7 per child or $10 for two siblings

It’s their last session of the year before the holiday break, so this is a great chance to try the program. Already booked this Saturday? Keep Riverside Rangers in mind for next year. It’s a local option for kids to follow their interests, try something new, and learn from people in our community.

Learn more & register here

→ If You Give a Mouse a Cookie | Through Oct 25 🎟️
Magik Theatre, San Antonio. The familiar story comes to life in a roughly 60-minute show recommended for ages 3+.

⚽️ Spring AYSO Soccer - Registration is open for ages 3–18! Season starts March 20. Save $10 through December 31. Register here.

⚾️ Kerrville Little League Spring 2027 — Registration is open! Programs start at league age 4. Check available divisions and age eligibility, then register here.

🏀 Winter Basketball → YMCA 2027 - Registration opened on Sept. 21st - More info here.

🎾 Fall Tennis → Hill Country Tennis Academy — Registration is open for elementary, middle, and high school clinics at the Kerrville Tennis Complex. View schedules and details here.

🎾 Kids’ Tennis → Riverhill — The next session runs October 19–November 14, with groups for ages 3–7 and 7–12. Call 830-459-4263 for registration, pricing, and nonmember eligibility. More info here.

🏊 Fall Swim Lessons → C3 Swim School fall session is underway! Check current class openings and registration details here.

🍃🌿 Riverside Rangers → October 24, 10 a.m.–noon — Kids ages 8 –12 can explore archaeology with the Hill Country Archaeological Association! $7 per child or $10 for two siblings. Details and registration here.

⚽️ Small-Group Soccer Training → Ages 5–13 — Coach Eric offers groups for ages 5 - 13, with just four players per group. All skill levels welcome; private training also available. Call or text Eric at 830-377-0414

🏐 Rising Ridgie Academy → Ages 6–12 — Volleyball training every Wednesday, October–May, with groups for ages 6–12. Limited to 16 players per group. Text 830-459-2335 or email [email protected] for details and registration.

Every confirmed subscriber who joins through your link earns you 1 entry into our quarterly Family Fun Giveaway featuring a rotation of local gift cards, experiences, tickets, and family-friendly prizes. Share it with friends, group chats, or on social media.

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Talk soon,

Kate